The first round of United Nations climate change talks in 2008 got under way in Bangkok at the end of March, with
the tough but successful negotiations in Bali still fresh in everyone's memory. Parties had agreed at Bali to
jointly step up international efforts to combat climate change and get to an agreed outcome in Copenhagen in 2009.

Badges are essential in order for participants to gain access to the premises. They are issued only
upon approval of the accreditation application. For security reasons, all participants are requested to
wear their badges at all times.

All foreign delegates entering the Kingdom of Thailand must have a valid passport. Participants
requiring a visa for Thailand are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate consular authorities
as soon as possible. For more information, please contact the Thai Embassy competent for your home
country, or visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.

It is strongly recommended that participants obtain international medical insurance for the period of
participation. The United Nations and the Convention secretariat disclaim all responsibility for
medical, accident and travel insurance, for compensation for death or disability, for loss of or damage
to personal property and for any other costs or losses that may be incurred during travel time or the
period of participation.